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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-03-03
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Messrs. Editors Il promised in my last
10 write again Of thoughts and things seen
in the mean time, spent few days a
fortnight ago in Chaptico neighborhood.
Passing by the old Chaptico church was
pleased to see the yard being newly en-
closed. The people in that section need
not feel ashamed Of the care they take Of
that spot ofground-"God's acre'-so often
forgotten and neglected elsewhere. The
ladies of that Parish deserve much for the
earnest and successful efforts made in this
direction.
Passing down a little further we came to
the Church of the Sacred Heart, one Of the
oldest sites in the county. The present
building is frame, but in good condition.
The churchyard is nicely kept and the
stately oaks, mixed in with the holly and
cedar and other native trees, with carpet
Of myrtle covering the ground, makes il
really one Of the sweetest and most bccom-
ing places in our county.
The little Methodist cOlOred church, John
Wesley, stands back into the forest near
BuGd's Creek. It's people deserve no less
credit than their white friends and neigh
bors in the care Of their sick, needy and
dead. They have a society, the members
of which contribute literally and regular
" TO the above objects and their sick and
needy are nursed and provided brand their
dead laid at rest in becoming manner
not by strangers and at the public expense.
This may be and is sometimes necessary,
but it il one of the great scandals Of our
county that so many Of her people are bur
led at the public expense.
! hear there are like societies in st.
Inigo's district--the society Of st. jerome
and the Galliean Fishermen. | hope they
will keep up their organizations and re-
cciye as they deserve the aid of all who are
able TO give. No other of Gods animals
except man realizes death or hopes forim-
mortality, and the burial Or disposal Of the
uchI III DHC way VI duOllIcl VIII tilb Si'ht-
est care and respect has been the meek
characteristics Of the human family in all
ages, heather and Christian.
BY accident, in looking over some old
leases or grants dated some years before our
revolution, from the Proprietary Govern
ment of the then Province Of Maryland. Of
several tracts of land in this neighborhood
(Budd's Creek,l often called and written
improperly Birds Creek, the old papcra
speak Of it as Budd's Greek, called, am
sure, from the early settlers Of that day, a
defendant Of whom is our worthy friend
Mr.. John l.. Budd, living near by. These
leases were for long terms, and among tie
conditions named therein were the two
that the grantee should not only plant an
orchard Of apple trees, but keep the Same
well fenced, and TO renew those that died
! out, so that at the end Of certain time TAG
grantee should have AN orchard Of not less
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ChapticO Items.


This village was made quite a lively
scene ON Thursday last, being court day
as it We're.
The first case taken up was State VS..
Webster Owens, charged with assault and
battery on Henry Countiss, warrant issued
by Justice z. ID. Blackiston, of the 18th Dis
trict. The prisoner was arraigned before
Justice G. E. Mattingly, assisted by Justice
C. J. Russell. Verdict Of not guilty and
prisoner discharged. Mr. A. Burroughs,
appeared for the prisoner.
2nd case. State-vs. Deminue Owens, of
the 7th district, charged with assault and
battery. Same Justices sitting as a court
Verdict of not guilty and prisoner dis
charged. Burroughs for prisoner.
3rd case State VS.. Griffin Owens, of
the 18th District, charged with assault and
battery. Same justices sitting as a court.
Verdict of not guilty and prisoner dis
charged. Burroughs for prisoner. These
cases attracted quite large crowd and
several of the famous Bedlam Neckers were
on hand. During the evening difference
occurred between James Blair Of the 18th
District and colored man of the 4th Jus.
tice A. Burroughs commanded the peace
and was struck over the head by Blair
with chair leg that pulled out while the
Justice taking the chair from him. The
Justice retaliated by striking Blair stun
ming blow with another chair leg, cutting
bleeding wound upon the face. Later in
the evening Blair again attacked the JUS
tee in his store by attempting to draw
something from his inner pocket the JUS
tice was in readiness, but Blair was quick
ly caught by by-standers and carried away.
EAGLE.
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THE WHITE.
An improved hig arm Sewing Machine,

An improved hig arm Sewing Machine.
The advantage of high arm, admitting
the passage under II of bulky garments
without missing OF soiling the compactlng
by them, is too well known TO require des-
cription.
II will last life time and Its range Of
work exceeds that Of any other machine,
W1RRA NTED FOR FIVE YEARS,
Among the many advantages OF the
White machine are its needle, self-setting in
every sense Of the word-always right
II has the least complicated, the most
simple, durable and complete shuttle ever
made, simplicity in threading being an es-
pecial feature. The shuttle tension Is 80
arranged that you can increase 1t or de-
crease it without removing the shuttle from
the machine or dsarranging the work.
All wearing parts of the White are made
adjustable, so that any lost motion incident
To long usage can be easily taken up, thus
avoiding the delay and expense in duplica-
ting parts. The simplicity in threading the
White is unequaled by any other machine,
and we would particularly call attention
20 the fact in either the upper or lower
thread, there Is no hole to thread through
excepting the eye of the needle.
For Family Use, Dress Making, Tailor
ing, the White is without peer.
II. Lee Harden, Agent,
COMPTON, MD. July 20
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The Cats SIN After the Rats.

If u cats catch Il rats in d minutes, how
many cats will catch 100 rats in 80 minutes ?
Reducing to improper fractions, we have,
if 3tt) cats catch 3(t) rats in 800 minutes, ]
a cat will catch u of 800 or of rat in
81 minute. 2(t) or cat will catch 2(4) or
/ rat in 3(t) minutes If cat catch rat
in 3tt) minutes, cat will catch 100 rats
in 1905 300 minutes or $50 minutes. BY
the statement Of the problem they the 100
rats have to be caught in 80 minutes, or
Of the time, consequently it will take 3
minutes.
| cannot agree with this remark: at is
clear from the conditions of the problem
that ] J cats will catch | rat in / minute as
will be seen by the above solution" You
state that the Neus and hosts of others ar
que that if "3 cats catch rats in minutes,
cat will catch rat in i minute" If this
be correct, am wrong in my solution.
For the sake of argument, we will look into
this little. If cat catch rat in / min
ute, then cat No. takes half minute rest
and No. catches her rat in the next one
minute and then, also rests There are
now two idle cats. No. steps out and
catches her rat in minute and then rests.
This ends that side of the question. Don't
you think, Mr.. Editor, that if we were TO
put cats in az many different places, also
put rat in each place for cat TO catch,
that each cat would catch her rat in min
utes. While one cat would be catching
her / rat in minutes, the other two would
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MeehanicsVIIIe's Masquerade.

| wonder If our Pater Patyfn were in the
flesh, would he cast frown upon the ac-
ton which ushered in his natal day amidst
such innocent pleasure as was to be found
at Burroughs Hail. on Monday night, Feb
ruary 21stY The young folks of the neigh
boIhood had been looking forward with
great pleasure to the evenings masquerade
and the thought of what shall | personate
had been incubating in their minds for
some time Judging from the elaborate
ness of some of the attircs. Your CORES
pondent, an old resident, (may your strait
laced, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS readers ex-
cuse the folly) attended, and never did a
Chinese puzzle tax his ingenuity TO the
same extent as did the attempt to discover
the identity of many present A red OF
the Kikapoo Tribe, on short visit from
the Happy Hunting Grounds Of his fathers,
was particularly entertaining and remained
incognito to the end. The oxford Student
was a good conception and the charact ter
well sustained. His classical robes lost
somewhat their scholastic primness in the
mazes of the dance. Napoleon's step was
never more a Ii mittiare and his bearing
that Of the true soldier than vas the I'M
known Captain. All merit mention but
space and time percludc this And now,
the ladies. Somehow, my old bachelor
heart always tiutters when they are men
toned and especially SO when | am going
TO say something indicative of their mate
matches taste and artistic power of con
ception. 1t is difficult to commence when
there are so many points to begin from--all
so very attractive Never did see Night
so beautiful. The Stars were radiant and
the Crescent hung gracefully from its dark
background. Then the Queen of Dia-
moDds, symbolic Of radiance and crystal
purity was an object which fascinated the
/ eyes. The little Angel and the Quakeress
1were personiications strikingly like the
lobjects personitied. The Belize in sweet
tones chmed a melody, not unlike the mu-
BIC of ripping laughter, and thus through
Aevery character ran a chord of fascination
Auntil the old man felt himself spellbound
with admiration. Thus the evening passed
Joys are fleeing. All left wishing that the
BENDING had been but the beginning
u Charlotte Hall, Feb %. GIoBRRTI.
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INV'''' vi 2 " III TIT
CHARLOTTE HALL, Feb. 26, 1887.
IlETsBEW

CHARLOTTE HALL, Feb. 26, 1887.
Messrs. Editors II fear that you will
tire of this much TO do about nothing. In
your last issue &C." is still attacking his
man of straw. ] do not desire TO measure
lances with &C." in the matter Of personal
tiles or to air what satirical powers ! may
possess. If COS risibles are excited TO the
extent of producing laughter, | am con-
tent for little diaphragmatic action will
produce a happy effect upon such men
tai dyspcptiC and my communication will
have the credit Of being the nostrum. In
conclusion, ! merely wish to ask &C." if he
holds that his solution is the correct one
for the pyoJiem gicea? If so, let me tell
him that he is Ur0ng, and that the error is
not even hidden by subtle sophistry, but
bears it plainly upon its face. Ifmy friend
wishes to discuss what the problem should
have been rather than what it is, must
beg to be excused. The necessities Of life
know no law We must take them as they
arise That the problem has a daily ap.
plcation, anyone connected with the bust
ness relations of life well knows--not eX-
actly in this form but the principle is the
same. &C." Of course, can recognize and
appreciate that delicacy which restraints me
from violating the amenities Of life by put
ting into public print the names Of gentle
men TO whom such problems are familiar
Many have confirmed my former state
ment and added TO the testimony Of the
gentlemen whose business transactions gave
rise to the problem in question. Your So
luton would be right if the problem were
otherwise stated. So would black be white
if it were only 30. The proper method OF
meeting difficulty is not to think it does
not exist, but to grapple with it and re-
move it, Excuse my realism, if objection
able TO you, and believe me,
Very truly,
QUERITY
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Accldenfs.

Last week, while Messrs. John Guy and
John Mattingly were driving along the
road near DR.. Sam. Loves residence, their
horse became frightened and running away
threw both gentlemen out of the buggy,
Mr.. Guy was severely kicked and bruised
but not seriously injured. Mr.. Mattinglys
leg was fractured at the knee and it is fear
ed that amputation may be necessary. DIR.
Love attended him.
Sunday, while watering his horses, Mr..
f. NJ. Dyer, Of Morganza, was kicked by
one of the animals and had his face bruised
and hand badly cut. 1t seems that the
horses had been fighting, but Mr.. Dyer not
knowing this walked up behind his mare
and slapped her causing her to kick. Be
ing close up to the animal at the time prob
ably saved his life.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-03-03
Fox Hunters Take Notice.

Upon any named day, the Briton's Neck
Briery Branch, Bridge and Chaptico packs
will meet at Leonardtown and maintain
their boast that the upper country dogs are
faster, better and more lasting than any
hound or hounds in the lower districts
The meet is appointed at Leonardtown be-
cause here Hotel accommodations can be
found for all comers whereas, if the hun
tiers started from any other point, they
would be obliged to impose upon private
hospitality. The upper fox hunters author.
ize us to throw down the gauntlet and to
request anyone to take it up who dares.
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Sc. rnlgo,r I1ems.
t9Es NHEEU HEUIH"s
From 0ur Reqular Colreapondent.l

From our Regular Correspondent
Pneumonia is prevalent in some local.
ties, and several republican (colored) vo-
tiers have died recently in consequence Of
said disease.
Rain and snow alternating hinders our
roads from drying, and the frequent haul
ing Of heavy loads upon them renders them
almost impossible in some places.
Truckers are busily engaged preparing
hot beds, and farmers are repairing fences
removing stumps, etc, preparatory for solid
work
We regret TO inform you that DIR. Jas. ii.
Miles is frequently confined within doors
with facial neuralgia. 1t is a disease to be
dreaded, for It has made the lives of many
of our acquaintance miserable.
AS the citizens of our district have the
reputation Of selling their produce, &c, al
minimum prices, we quote recent sales as
follows Corn, 81 per Dbl; blade fodder
81 per 100 lbs; eggs, 10 cents per dozen
either for cash or in exchange for mdse
butter pure and sweet, from 30 to 25 cts
per b., and corn meal 60 cts. per bushel
We humbly ask, can these prices be excel
led for the season and queer times?
Politicians have very little TO say just
now. A few, however, advocate the nom
ination Of old men for legislative Positions
and ene may as We'll think TO silence an
echo by strength ofvoice as to convince
them that we should give our young men
chance in this direction. True, the old
have experience, etc, on their side, but il
the young are not reasonably encouraged
apathy and Indifference will gradually and
surely take the place of patriotism, and il
will not require a Daniel to foretell the end
The namesake Of the Roman god of wal
is coming apace. Aye, March with his
chilly winds will have made his debut ere
the devil of the BEACON exhausts the con.
tents Of the waste basket for Fighters and
toy cornucopias. RALYAT.
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The disorganization that 80 seriously
effects the peace and industries of the nation
by the Knights of Labor, the Socialists who
seek to seize on and hold all land in com
mon and the Anarchists who would reVel
in the terrors of the French revolution, all
proceed from some radical defect in the
administration Of the government What
is it The solution, if applied, would bring
order out of chaos, justice and harmony
amongst all classes and peace, prosperity
and safety to society. In the first place we
find this an organization Of labor VS.. CAPT
tai. We find, also, that from some fnan-
cial cause that the poor arc getting poorer
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We have been requested to state that
Saturday next, the 9Th instant, the Nor,
ganza Farmers Club will meet and perma-
nently organize The membership of this
club is now about 80 and we hope that
every farmer in the section will join it
If farmers in other parts of the county
would follow the example of their Nor
CANA brothers they would thereby greatly
benefit themselves. A club can buy cheap
er and sell to a much greater advantage
than a single individual. Form into clubs
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each be engaged in doing likewise. There
fore, l cat would catch rat in minutes.
In the same way, it can readily be seen
that cat lin the question proposed) will
catch rat in II minutes.
The solution by proportion in your last
issue is, in my judgment, correct.
NORTH EAST, Cecil Co., Nd.
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cats catch 80 rats in 30 minutes

The same pupil finds 10 the answer to
the baseball problem. w. B. DENT.
Mr.. Dent errs in saying that the BEACON,
in its last issue, credited him with one of
the answers ofthe aforementioned problem.
We received no answer from him and cred
tied him with none. w. b. ID. does not
always stand for W. B. Dent, and did not
in our last paper-EDs.l
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Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that at the expira-
IN ton Of thirty days, the undersigned will
~ petition the County Commissioners to
close the Public Road leading from the
Mechanicsvile and Trent Hall Road 10
All Faith Church and passing through the
lands Of Bishop VIM. Paret, w. r. Bur
and Mrs. Mary A. Burroughs heirs
W. T. BURROUGHS,
i. J ATWATER,
II. G. BURROUGHS,
aud others.
Feb24 4wp
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Saint Marv's Beacon.
Local DOttinGs.


The Teachers Association (white) will
meet at the School Office, this village, on
Saturday next, the 9th instant. A full at
tendance is expected, as matters relating to
''ho,c to impart instruction" will be specially
considered
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VALLEY LEE, Feb. 2e, 1888

Messrs. Editors If cat and half
catch rat and half in minute and a
half cat will catch one rat in II minutes
In so minutes 1 cat will catch 80 divided
10y u, equal to 33t rats. To catch 100 rats
in so minutes it will require 100 divided by
33t, equal to 3 cats. Yours truly,
HY. Z. GooDRICH.
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OUT PENSIONERS etc
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
4N the County Commissioners Of st. Ma
RVS county will meet on
TUESDAY, April the 18th, 1887,

10 strike the name Of all OUT PENSION
Frs from the Pension List Of said county,
for the purpose Of revising and correcting
said list. Names Of worthy and deserving
persons will be rcinstated on said list upon
the filing Of a petition signed by at least
three taxpayers.
Notice is also given, that on the same day
they will consider the records furnished 10
them by the Clerk Of the Circuit Court and
Register Of Wills, for the purpose Of asses
sing judgments obtained from the 1st jan
uary, 1886, to LIST January, 1887, and to note
additions and transfers 10 dcceascds' estates.
All persons interested are notified TO appear
either in person or by attorney.
BY order,
10. f. MORGAN, Clerk.
Feb. A--td.
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FenWiCk & Morgan

Extend special invitation to their many
friends and customers to visit their STORE
and examine their large stock Questionable
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Correspondence of the Beacon.)

MILESTONE, Feb. 25th, 1887.
Messrs. Editors Having received credit
for one the answers to the cat and rat
problem in your last issue, beg leave to
renounce claim'to such credit, and here
with send you simple solution, by one of
my IA year old pupils. If
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Capt. w. G, GEOGHEGAN, will leave Pier
10, Light Street Wharf, every TUESDAY
and Friday at 8, p. NJ, for the following
landings on Potomac River:
ON TUESDAYS FOR
Corntield Harbor, Munday's Point,
Jones' Wharf, Abell's Wharf,
Brome's Wharf, Towards Wharf,
Bacons Wharf, Leonardtown,
Cowart's Wharf, Foxwell's Wharf
Coan Wharf, Stones Wharf,
Kinsale Wharf, Cobrum Wharf,
Lodge Wharf, Nomini Ferry,
Mt. Holly Wharf
Leave LEONARDTON for BALTIMORE
on Thursday at Z, A. M.
ON FRIDAYS FOR
Cornfield llarbor, Foxwell's Wharf,
Jones' Wharf Cobrum Wharf,
Brome's Wharf, Towards Wharf,
Bacon's Wharf, Leonardtown Wharf,
Cowart's Wharf, Stones Wharf,
Coan Wharf Lancaster's Wharf,
Knsale Wharf, Chaptico Wharf,
Lodge Wharf, Liverpool Point,
Munday's Point, Smiths Point,
Piney Point, Glymount
Abells Wharf
ALEXANDRIA g. WASHINGTON, DC.
Leave WASHINGTON for BALTIMORE
on Sunday, at A, p. M.
Freight ReceiOed only on TUESDA rs and
FRLDA VS.
No Fteight recetoed otter 480, r. M
No Bills Of Lading will be signed except
those of the Company.
II. FOSTER, General Manager.
A. NEEDHAM, Jr., Agent
Feb Eft.
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The Nursery and ChiId'S HOSPITAL.

Cor FRANKLIN AND SCHRODER STs +,
Is now open for the reception Of patients,
either medic | or surgical. 4 number Of
frst.class private rooms have been arranged
for the accommodation Of patients coming
from a distance, who may be accompanied
by an attendant Contagious and incura-
BILE cases will not be received Rooms and
board from 81 TO $i5 per week Applyto
the Institution.
Feb. film.
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Ehe Great Malaria, Fever and Auge Rene
h. Reliable, safe and efficient Price,
PC. per bottle. For sale by all Druggists.
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DOMESPICS

In this department we are low priced. Call
and examine our Fancy Shifting, Ginghams,
Calicoes and lawns before purchasing else
where.
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GROCERIES
SHOES and HATS.
READY MADE CLOTHING.

For mems, youths and boys wear We
have the finest, cheapest and nobbiest line
ever shown in our store. We are emphatl.
cally headquarters for this trade.
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OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT,

In charge ofMiss NELLIE FENwIcK, Is filled
with the finest and choicest goods. Come
and see.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-12
No Danger q, "a fIanlii.c.

WAsHINGToN, March 11.--In conversa-
ton with reporter tonight as to the possi-
bility of financial panic resulting from
the accumulation of surplus in the treasury
after all the payable bonds are called,
Treasurer Jordan said he saw nothing in
the present situation which was at all
likely to cause panic. There was nothing
in the situation to excite such fears. Should
such panic occur, however, Mr.. Jordan
said the government has full power to 90
into the market and buy bonds to relieve
the financial strain. Although he could
not, of course. speak for the administra-
tion, of which he would soon cease to be a
member, he had no reason to suppose this
resource would not be applied as it had been
with success on other occasions. The only
trouble he apprehended was pressure for
small currency, and this pressure was felt
even now, and in his opinion would continue
until about the 10th of April. The govern
ment was meeting this demand as fast as
possible but could not supply it as fully as
was desirable. At this season of the year
there was always demand for small cur
rency and the treasury was unable to issue
silver certificates as fast as called for. This
was not owing to want of provision on the
part of the treasury department but the
failure of the deficiency bill, which appro-
priated money for the issue of silver certti-
Gates. The department had ample facilities
but not sufficient money for the purpose.
There had been $26. 600. 600 worth of silver
certificates supplied since the beginning of
the fiscal year.